--- title: "Miners Welfare Society Arniston — check charity number SC001535 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Miners Welfare Society Arniston a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001535. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/miners-welfare-society-arniston retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:12:10.038Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Miners Welfare Society Arniston is a registered charity (number SC001535) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £217,306 (year ending 2024-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Miners Welfare Society Arniston? Registered charity number SC001535 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-01-31) £217,306 ## What does Miners Welfare Society Arniston do? The charity is established to provide recreation and leisure activities which will improve the living conditions for the people of Arniston and the community, and in particular those belonging to the former mining community. The charity achieves this objective by providing activities for young people and old age pensioners. ## What causes is Miners Welfare Society Arniston registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Miners Welfare Society Arniston yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Miners Welfare Society Arniston is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=miners-welfare-society-arniston&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Miners Welfare Society Arniston a legitimate charity? Yes. Miners Welfare Society Arniston is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001535) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number? Miners Welfare Society Arniston's charity number is SC001535. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001535? Search SC001535 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Miners Welfare Society Arniston do? The charity is established to provide recreation and leisure activities which will improve the living conditions for the people of Arniston and the community, and in particular those belonging to the former mining community. The charity achieves this objective by providing activities for young people and old age pensioners. Does Miners Welfare Society Arniston have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Miners Welfare Society Arniston. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Miners Welfare Society Arniston? Miners Welfare Society Arniston does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC001535).